"The Amazing Powers of Jen Bricker"

In the opening section of the article, author Kristin Lewis characterizes Jen Bricker as

• delicate and weak
• strong and beautiful
• fierce and competitive
• young and fearless

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Which line from the article best supports the characterization of Jen Bricker?

•  “While on tour with Britney Spears, she performed a high-flying trampoline act.” (p. 5)
•  “She’s appeared on stages from Malaysia to Germany.” (p. 5)
•  “She moves with the grace of a ballerina and the strength of a linebacker.” (p. 5)
• “Jen’s career is impressive by any measure . . .” (p. 5)

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On page 6, Lewis writes, “As it turned out, Jen was a natural athlete—agile and fearless.” How does Lewis develop this idea? 

• by explaining the connection Jen felt to gymnast Dominique Moceanu
•  by describing the way that Jen competed at gymnastics events 
•  by explaining how Jen learned to get around using her arms and hands
• both B and C

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On page 7, the line, "One day, Jen announced to her family that she was going to go to the Olympics too—just like Dominique” contributes to the article 

• by showing that Jen knew she was as good at gymnastics as Dominique was. 
• by revealing that Dominique is Jen’s sister. 
• by helping the reader understand why Jen started doing gymnastics.
• by supporting the idea that Jen did not feel limited.

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